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Community Noticeboard Marriage and relationship education courses 2019 Marriage education is a vital part of planning for a life partnership. CatholicCare offers a selection of courses for married and soon-to-be married couples. Couples are advised to attend a course about four months before their wedding. Book early, as some courses are very popular. Before We Say I Do is a group program held on Friday evenings and Saturdays, with the next course taking place over Friday 22 (5pm-9pm) and Saturday 23 November (9am-5pm) at CatholicCare, 50 Crebert St Mayfield. For further information on all our courses, including costs, please contact Robyn Donnelly, 02 4979 1370, or rdonnelly@catholiccare.org.au. Diocesan Synod celebration This will take place on Saturday 23 November at 9.30am-5pm followed by Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Lunch and free childcare will be provided. The theme is “Building the Kingdom of God together”. Registration is essential for workshops and catering. Register before 14 November at https://bit.ly/2lPiS9K. For more information call 4979 1111 or email diocesan.synod@mn.catholic.org.au. Magdalene Award Nominations for the 2020 Magdalene Award are now open. This award recognises a woman who demonstrates commitment to her parish community, promotes leadership and/or decisionmaking capabilities and who ministers
in the parish or diocesan community. Entries close on 29 November 2019 with the winner presented with the award at 9.30am Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral followed by morning tea on International Women’s Day 8 March 2020. See mn.catholic.org.au for the nomination form. Newcastle and Hunter Multicultural Choral Society Christmas Concert The 42nd Annual Christmas concert from around the world will be held at 7pm on Sunday 1 December at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hunter Street, Newcastle West. Many renowned choirs and individuals take part in this annual event including communal singing. Admission is free; however, a collection plate will go around to cover the night’s expenses. All are welcome to attend. The concert finishes around 9.45pm. To learn more, contact the PR officer Joop de Wit: multiculturalchoralsociety@gmail.com or P 4954 5227. Voices for Justice This is Micah Australia's flagship event, and a unique opportunity for you to gather with like-minded Christians to lobby your MP and state senators on the issue of global poverty. By inspiring, training and equipping Christians to speak with federal politicians about global poverty, Voices for Justice has provided a catalyst for building long-term relationships between Australian Christians and their local MPs, and set the stage for major aid announcements and breakthroughs. It will be held 30 November to
3 December 2019, in Canberra, ACT.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
All ages are welcome; the only prerequisite is that you have a heart for justice.
Adoration takes place at St Philip’s, 31 Vista Parade, Kotara every Sunday, 6pm-7pm. For more information contact Wayne Caruana 0466 631 394.
The $175 early bird covers entry into the four-day conference, which includes two days of training, and workshops with world-class speakers and then two days of lobbying in Parliament House, plus other exciting events. Apply today at voicesforjustice. com.au Annual Dutch Day in the park with the arrival of St Nicholas This Dutch Christmas celebration will be held Saturday 7 December at Marmong Park — 31b George Street — Marmong Point. Look for the Dutch flags. Commencing around midday. St Nicholas will arrive for the 62nd time — rain hail or shine — during the afternoon. Attendance is absolutely free for all — but you must book attending children. Presents to be supplied by those responsible for the children. Please keep cost within reason. One present per child is recommended — clearly mark each present with first and last name. For further information & bookings contact the secretary of Dutch Society “Concordia” Joop de Wit on 4954 5227. You may also book your child(ren) via email, stating their full names and age(s) to: concordianewcastle@bigpond.com
For your diary November 1
All Saints Day
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Pints with a Purpose 6.30pm at Northern Star Hotel, Beaumont St, Hamilton
22-23 Before We Say I Do (see opposite) 23
Diocesan Synod Celebration (see opposite)
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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